Quality and Government Property Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Quality, Continuous Improvement & Government Property Engineer

Location: San Leandro, CA (This role is 100% onsite)

Business Unit: Randtron

Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

About Fisica Inc.

Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.

At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.

Position Summary:

Quality, Continuous Improvement & Government Property Engineer is a multi-disciplinary role responsible for driving end-to-end product quality, fostering a culture of operational excellence, and maintaining full compliance of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor-Acquired Property (CAP).

This role bridges shop-floor manufacturing excellence with stringent defense/aerospace standards (AS9100/ISO 9001) and federal property management requirements (FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS 252.245). The ideal candidate leads root cause analysis (RCCA), executes Lean Six Sigma process improvements, and serves as the technical steward for government tooling, test equipment, and material.

Core Responsibilities by Functional Area

1. Quality Engineering & Assurance (approx. 20%)

• Quality Management System (QMS): Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific contractual quality requirements.
• Performs analysis of manufacturing performance and prepares reports for management on quality trends and actions to improve
• Interfaces with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve quality problems and provide information and may perform internal and/or supplier surveys and audits
• Performs Preliminary Reviews of NCRs and evaluates in-process rejections via QA Process procedures for Non-conforming Material and MRB Activity
• Lead investigations of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), identify root causes, and execute effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA / 8D).
• First Article Inspection (FAI): Plan, execute, and validate AS9102 First Article Inspections for new product introductions (NPI), design modifications, and supplier source changes.
• Performs drawing control and CCB review activities for new and revised documents, ensuring customer notification of all changes

2. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence (50%)

• Lean & Six Sigma Projects: Lead and facilitate cross-functional DMAIC projects, Kaizen events, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops targeting scrap reduction, cycle time compression, factory space utilization and cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA): Champion structured problem-solving methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone / Ishikawa, Fault Tree Analysis) across production, assembly, and testing.
• Shop-Floor Excellence: Drive 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work implementation, and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions on the manufacturing line.
• Metrics & Analytics: Establish, track, and report Operational KPIs (First Pass Yield, Scrap Rate, Rework Hours, OEE, Customer Escapes) to plant leadership and program managers.
• Culture & Training: Mentor manufacturing supervisors, technicians, and operators in continuous improvement principles and standardized inspection techniques.

3. Government Property Management & Compliance (30%)

• FAR/DFARS Compliance: Assist in maintaining and auditing the company’s Government Property Management System in strict adherence to FAR Part 45, FAR 52.245-1, and DFARS Part 245.
  1. Obtain an understanding of the FAR & DFAR requirements through trainings and observation
• Assist in overseeing property administration across all lifecycle stages:
  1. Acquisition(validating contractual authorization) – Ensure purchases are Government Property
     • Segregate non-government property/customer property
  2. Receipt & Identification (barcoding, UID/IUID marking, Defense logistics verification)
  3. Records (accurately record in ERP/asset management systems)
  4. Physical Inventory (scheduling, executing, and reconciling cyclical and annual physical inventories)
  5. Subcontractor Control (auditing and tracking government property flowed down to tiers)
  6. Reports (submitting annual property reports, e.g., DD Form 1662 / PIEE Property reports)
  7. Relief of Stewardship / Loss(investigating and documenting Lost, Damaged, Destroyed, or Stolen [LDDS] property)
     • Assist in developing/implementing plans to limit losses
  8. Maintenance & Preservation (tooling inspection, preventative maintenance, storage preservation)
  9. Consumption (verifying consumption rates match contractual bills of materials)
  10. Disposition & Closeout (managing excess property disposition via Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening System [PCARSS] and final contract closeouts).
• Audit Readiness: Assist the primary liaison for DCMA Property Management System Analyses (PMSA) and internal property compliance reviews.
• Tooling & Test Equipment Stewardship: Validate that Special Tooling (ST), Special Test Equipment (STE), and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) are properly calibrated, stored, tagged, and utilized solely on authorized contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience:
  • 2-4+ years of progressive engineering experience in an aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, or military contracting environment.
  • Demonstrable experience with AS9100 / ISO 9001 standards and AS9102 FAI.
  • Direct working knowledge of FAR 52.245-1 (Government Property clause) and GFP/GFE/CAP management.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. Due to specific US Government contract requirements, dual citizenship may not be accepted. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the year.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Certifications (Highly Regarded):
  • ASQ Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
  • Continuous Improvement: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (LSSGB / LSSBB).
  • Government Property: National Property Management Association (NPMA) certification (CPPS – Certified Professional Property Specialist, CPPA – Administrator, or CPPM – Manager).
• Technical Software & Systems:
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Deltek Costpoint, TipQA, APE).
  • Familiarity with government reporting portals (PIEE, WAWF, IUID Registry, PCARSS).
  • Statistical software proficiency (Minitab, JMP, or Excel Advanced Data Analysis).
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Why Join Fisica, Inc.:

• Competitive salary and benefits package!
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate.
• Strong work-life balance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.